Community Encouraged To Turnout For Background Casting Call For ‘Longmire’ Today
Sen. Richard Martinez
COMMUNITY News:
Area workers, unions and community members are scheduled to thank Sen. Richard Martinez during today’s film industry casting and celebration event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Santa Claran Casino, 460 N. Riverside Dr., in Española.
Groups will thank Sen. Richard Martinez for his contributions to the film industry and working families and the community is encouraged to turnout for the background casting call for ‘Longmire’ during the event.
“New Mexico working families are proud to have leaders like Sen. Richard Martinez representing Read More
Los Alamos Middle School WEB Crew Receives Fidel Gutierrez Lifetime Fund Award
Los Alamos Middle School Principal Mike Johnson and Assistant Principal Anna Vargas-Gutierrez pose with the 2015-2016 members of WEB Crew. The 8th grade leaders were one the recent recipients of the Fidel Gutierrez Lifetime Fund Award for their dedication as mentors to the 7th grade class and new students at LAMS. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
The Los Alamos Middle School WEB Crew program is only halfway through the school year and accomplishing some pretty great things as they return from winter break.
The program began in 2014 with the assistance of Los Read More
AFTNM On New Public Education Regulations
AFTNM News:
SANTA FE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“For years, AFT New Mexico has attempted, in good faith, to work with this Governor, Secretary Skandera, and the Public Education Department to curb some of its most egregious abuses of the regulatory process, especially when evaluating our educators in New Mexico.
“The Public Education Department’s NMTEACH system is riddled with flaws and errors, a fact the Secretary, her top staff, and the Department lawyers refused to acknowledge or remedy until the Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk And LAPS Superintendent Canvass 2016 Special Election Results
At the Municipal Building Friday, from left, LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover and Elections Manager Gloria Maestas. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has completed the required canvass process to certify and finalize the 2016 Special Los Alamos Public Schools All Mail Election results.
The Canvass Board met at 3 p.m. Friday in the Municipal Building. The board consisted of LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus and County Clerk Sharon Stover.
During the canvass process, the board reviewed and verified Read More
Legislation Allowing Adjunct Teachers Passes House
STATE News:
SANTA FE – House Bill 145, a bill that would allow adjunct teachers, passed the House with bipartisan support on a 37-25 vote.
The bill would allow New Mexicans with at least a bachelor degree to teach part-time without having to go back to school and get a teaching degree. The proposal would help bring much-needed expertise back to the classroom and make it easier for dedicated professionals to invest in New Mexico students.
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Conrad James.
“I’m encouraged that this bill passed with bipartisan support in the House,” James said. “I urge the Senate to pass this Read More
American Legion Hosts Superbowl Sunday Event
Obituary: Steven Ray Marshall Jan. 11, 2016
STEVEN RAY MARSHALL Jan. 11, 2016
Steven Ray Marshall, age 40, a resident of White Rock, NM, passed away on January 11, 2016.
He is survived by his parents Fredie and Rita Marshall, sister Shela Marshall, nieces Cheriece and Aries Margiotta and nephew Vincent Margiotta.
Steven was a graduate of the class of 1993 at Los Alamos High School. He loved to watch his favorite teams, the San Francisco 49er’s and the Boston Red Sox.
There is a Memorial Fund set up at Los Alamos National Bank in the name of The Steven Marshall Memorial Fund. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Memorial Service will Read More
Record Amount Of Counterfeit Hoverboards Seized
CBP displayed this hoverboard with exposed counterfeit battery during a Jan. 27 press conference in Chicago. Courtesy photoLady Hilltoppers Narrowly Lose Thriller To Española
Los Alamos Lady Hilltoppers battle against the Española Valley High School Lady Sundevils Wednesday at Griffith Gym. Photo by Roman Martinez/Valley Daily PostFans who packed Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School to see Wednesday’s much-anticipated matchup between the Lady Hilltoppers and the Española Valley High School Lady Sundevils were treated to a thriller of a game.
The third-ranked Sundevils and the fourth-ranked Hilltoppers battled back and forth until the final buzzer, with Española escaping with a one-point victory 76-75 Read More
It’s Not Just About The Contest: Los Alamos XQ Super School Team Wants To Redesign Education
Members of the Los Alamos Team, Los Alamos High School Drama Teacher David Daniel and Mountain Elementary School Teacher Michele Altherr present the team’s work at a Jan. 20 meeting of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Members of the JJAB Board learn about the XQ Super School project during the January meeting. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comXQ Super School is a movement started by Laurene Powell Jobs, wife of the late Steve Jobs. The purpose is to create a vision of education in the Read More
Community Benefit For Connie Salazar Feb. 6
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to attend a benefit Frito Pie Luncheon for Connie Salazar to help cover her cancer treatment expenses and travel expenses to MD Anderson in Houston, Texas.
The luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Lighthouse Church in Chimayo. Thank you to Smith’s Marketplace for donating the food for this special event.
Any donation is appreciated. An account has been set up at:
- Los Alamos National Bank (Connie Salazar Medical Fund)
- Zia Credit Union (###351 Connie Salazar Medical Fund)
LAPS Science Fair Results
From left, Senior Division – Overall Grand Award Winner, EliseAnne Koskelo; and Junior Division – Overall Grand Award Winner, Amaya Coblentz. Courtesy photo
Grand Award Winners, from left, Senior Division Life Sciences – Grand Award Winner (Team Project), Alex Ionkov and Priyanka Velappan; Senior Division Physical Sciences – Grand Award Winner, EliseAnne Koskelo; Junior Division Life Sciences – Grand Award Winner Eliza Evans; Junior Division and Physical Sciences – Grand Award Winner, Amaya Coblentz.Classical Music World: Easy Start To Knowing More
By ANN MCLAUGHLIN, Artistic Director Here are some suggestions for ways to get started that are easy and fun:
- Listen to Performance Today on KUNM 89.5FM. It is broadcast for two hours beginning at 9 a.m. every weekday. Host Fred Child introduces live performances recorded in concert halls around the nation and the world featuring great orchestras,
Sleep Center Presentation To Topper Students Feb. 5
Dr. Michael Baten of the Christus St. Vincent Sleep Center will give a free presentation to Los Alamos High School students during lunch Friday, Feb. 5 in the Speech Theater. Direct questions to the LAPS Prevention Office at 505.663.3252. Courtesy photo Read More
Los Alamos Rotary Club Inducts New Members
Rotary past President Brian Newnam recently inducted Petr and Louise Jandacek into the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Antonya Sanders, right, the Jandaceks’ daughter, joined them during the ceremony. Photo by Chuck Tallman Read More
Community Seed Swap Sunday Feb. 7 & 14
Courtesy/UCLA
UCLA News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is hosting its annual community seed swap.
The swap is 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday Feb. 7 and 14, at the church at 195 East Road, Suite 101.
Remember:
- Bring only packets of seeds you wish to give away entirely. You may not get any back!
- Take only enough seeds to use in one growing season.
- If you are sharing seeds you’ve saved from your garden, please mark them clearly with the name of the plant and the year from which they were saved.
Participation is FREE. For more information, contact the church office at 505.662.2346, or email office@uulosalamos.org. Read More
Thirty Five Local Musicians Performing In Sunday’s Music Marathon At UNM-LA For Scholarships
UNM-LA News:
Thirty Five local musicians will perform at the 6th Annual Music Marathon 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 in the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Student Center in Building 2.
The benefit concert will raise money for scholarships for students attending UNM-LA. Since the concert lasts six hours, the audience is welcome to come and go.
Music Marathon Schedule
2-3 p.m.
- Jamie Philp
- Bonnie Kiang
- Ted Vives
- Robin Gurule
- Richard Hanneman
3-4 p.m.
- Pajarito String Band – Ian Fleming, Mark Schraad, Evelyn Wohlbier, Lorelei Wohlbier, John Wohlbier
- QuartettoEnergico –
Letter To The Editor: Keep Entertaining Us
RHETA MOAZZAMII encourage you to keep entertaining us, David. I couldn’t remember one of my favorite columnist’s names when I wrote this and had to look up Dave Barry. I found, “Dave Barry has been a professional humorist ever since he discovered that professional humor was a lot easier than working.”
I see a syndicated column if you just stick with it, David. But, keep working for us anyway.
House Speaker Applauds Efforts To Modernize Chamber And Improve Transparency
House Speaker Don TrippSTATE News:
TALES OF OUR TIMES: Prosperity Builds On Regulation
Tales of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
Prosperity Builds On Regulation
A popular sound bite says “kill regulation” so prosperity will rise. Regulation is likened to a stalking horse brought out to snatch away property rights. Yet in history, property rights are created by regulation. Why do these stories sound so conflicting?
As usual, the message heard depends on which scraps of the whole story are told. Huge amounts are left out in boosting policy preferences.
The pride of our nation is the rule of law. Read More